What is the cheapest way to get from York to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from York to Rochester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from York to Rochester is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct train between York and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from York to Rochester. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Rochester via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from York to Rochester?

The distance between York and Rochester is 221 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.

How do I travel from York to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from York to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from York to Rochester?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from York to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Rochester train from?

York to Rochester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Rochester train arrive?

York to Rochester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Rochester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from York to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Rochester?

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Rochester.

York to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Rochester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rochestertrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
2h 42m
£69–117
Drive 224 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Rochestercar 224 mi
3h 52m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain
5h 39m
£109–331
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rochestertrain
4h 9m
£108–173
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain
5h 23m
£104–360
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Rochestertrain
7h 17m
£254–516

York to Rochester by train

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between York, England and Rochester, England?

You can take a train from York to Rochester via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m.

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